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JILL DUGGAN

Cataula,GA

Summary

Dedicated respiratory therapist providing over 15 years of exceptional care and devising creative treatment plans for adults and children with pulmonary disorders. Experienced Supervisor, ensuring team members perform tasks timely and in organized manner. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisor Pulmonary Rehab

WellStar Health System
Kennesaw, GA
01.2017 - Current
  • Scheduling Conducted annual staff evaluations Reviewed,revised and created department policies and procedures Educated employees on new equipment and care plans Provided disciplinary actions as needed Assisted with department and hospital quality improvement programs Ordering products Therapeutic and diagnostic procedures using medical gases HHN Treatments Vent Management and Support Asst with Bronchoscopies

Director of Respiratory

Kindred Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
11.2015 - 03.2017
  • Staff over 30 respiratory therapist Maintain monthly and quarterly budget Order supplies Hire/Terminate Assisted with hospital quality improvement programs Educate and train all new hires Payroll Scheduling Pass all JACO inspections Maintain ABG lab Reviewed, revised all department policies and procedures
  • Maintaining weaning protocol and goals Conduct annual staff evaluations

Respiratory Therapist Supervisor

Candler Hospital
Savannah, GA
06.2013 - 11.2015
  • Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services
  • Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care
  • Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments
  • Identified need for medical intervention by determining patient safety risks
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways

Charge Respiratory Therapist

Grand Strand Medical Center
Myrtle Beach, SC
11.2012 - 07.2013
  • Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment
  • Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use
  • Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records
  • Setup oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP machines for patients requiring breathing treatments
  • Conducted patient assessments and reviewed physician instructions to develop and implement tailored respiratory therapy care plans based on individual requirements
  • Coordinated review, revision and creation of operational policies within ER Department

Respiratory Therapist

Pali Momi Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
06.2006 - 02.2012
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
  • Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems, including MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, pneumonia

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Trident Tech
Charleston, Sc
2006

Skills

  • Arterial line insertion and suture
  • Intubation/extubation
  • Medical Flight transport
  • EKG
  • Vent Management
  • Bipap, Cpap, Optiflow, Heliox
  • Tracheostomy Care and insertion
  • Bronchoscopies

Certification

BLS, ACLS,PALS

Timeline

Supervisor Pulmonary Rehab

WellStar Health System
01.2017 - Current

Director of Respiratory

Kindred Hospital
11.2015 - 03.2017

Respiratory Therapist Supervisor

Candler Hospital
06.2013 - 11.2015

Charge Respiratory Therapist

Grand Strand Medical Center
11.2012 - 07.2013

Respiratory Therapist

Pali Momi Medical Center
06.2006 - 02.2012

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Trident Tech

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